Wow, don’t you love unexpected gems you stumble upon? Hit up the grocery outlet on 121st & Division and typed in vegan near me. I found the best vegan bann mi I’ve had in Portland! Vietnamese iced coffee with coconut milk, tofu spring rolls, and a fried tofu bang mi for $15.58. Sweetest person working and a very cool location! Give them some love!!!
auntbuck
This place is great. I think it’s all vegan except for possibly having condensed milk as an option for coffee.
It’s in a Buddhist temple with a pretty courtyard.
The food is tasty and portions are generous. For $30, which included a 20% tip, two of us ate and still had leftovers.
met2tem
This location supports a small Vietnamese Buddhist Temple with only two monks. As far as I know it is all vegan including the bread and the food is also sensitive (Allium) free. Some of the condiments are not but the food is. I think the food is very good.
Updated from previous review on 2025-08-24
FrizzeFrazz
I use to eat here all the time when it was at their old location, I was honestly so sad when they closed. I moved onto Van Hahn which I also love. Well this place has reopened and I hate to say it, but it’s even better than Van Hahn. Owner is soooo nice. Food is fresh and hot! sometimes these types of sandwiches use a crusty bread that cuts the mouth, this one was super soft and perfect.
I got the B2 (shredded pork sandwhich) and tofu salad rolls. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ the salad rolls were incredibly flavorful even without the peanut sauce.
While this is a food cart, they have a nice indoor seating area.
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-09
spencer1978
This place is fully vegan and we ate like kings for very little money
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-06
elviselway
Super cute spot and just yummy good priced banh mi's. Cannot recommend enough. This is a gem that reminds me of the pre COVID, pre everything being way expensive and skimpy era for take out.
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-03
HenryLi
Located next to a Buddhist temple this small cart is connected to a covered space. The grounds are peaceful with interesting plants and statues.
The guy working In the cart was very friendly. I ordered the #5 which was delicious and a great value at $6. He showed me the vegan mayo they now use. The oolong tea was refreshing.
I asked if the menu was all vegan and it was confirmed but I would double check since there is a bit of a language barrier and I noticed some of the free candies had milk. I would also check if the egg roll is vegan or not before ordering. It would also be cool to see some vegan dessert options like Bánh cam.
Would definitely recommend checking this place out!
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-21
MarenSouders
I stopped in here with a friend yesterday and was so impressed! The man in the cart was extremely friendly, and even gave us free oolong tea and a savory sticky-rice appetizer wrapped in a banana leaf (I think!) The banh mi I ordered was huge for $6! He also gave me a sample of their delicious vegan ham, which he said is made fresh daily on-site. He confirmed to me that the cart is now all vegan, and even showed me the industrial-sized jar of vegan mayo he was using. He also had been closed for the previous three days because he was setting up/remodeling the lovely covered seating area. The entire experience was wonderful, and I highly recommend this place!
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-20
vannien
Vegetarian food cart selling Vietnamese food. Menu shows photos of each dish such as stir fries and sandwiches with tofu and mock meats, many of which are vegan. The mayonnaise is VEGAN.
Hello Van Nien Vegan Food: 2525 SE 118TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR, 97266
Open:
Mon&Sun: 11:00am - 04:00pm.
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00am - 08:00pm.
rootbeerfloat
They have zero understanding of the word vegan and advertise they are completely vegan but confirmed use eggs. Their mayo is egg based. Really unfortunate as I’ve eaten here multiple times with my husband. To get food here it is a huge hassle as well. Not worth it even though it is very cheap.
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-31
Good food once upon a time These days they are never open tho
Ben Hurst
Update your hours
Passittowill
Before I explain, note that the mayo is NOT vegan! I walked up to the cart being closed up, despite online saying they were open. I decided to just stay and study the menu, and eventually, a woman came over and said only #1 or #4. I said 4 and asked if it was vegan. She said yes, vegan, yes yes. I said okay. I then asked again, if she was sure? Again, yes, yes, vegan. Then, a chef came over, and I stopped them and asked that it is indeed vegan. They said yes. Then a guy came over to ask me a question, and I told him I just wanted to make sure it's vegan. He says yes, everything vegan. I said okay because I was mainly concerned about the mayo. He then says oh the mayo is egg. I said what? I said vegan and was told it's vegan. He says no, it has egg, so I don't want egg? I said no, vegan. No egg. He then told the chef no mayo. Wow! So yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if they sealed the egg rolls with actual egg as well. I've encountered this exact scenario elsewhere too with saying it's fine cuz it's just egg. *face palm. Despite the giant banner outside that says vegan and everyone there saying it's vegan, just make sure you cover all your bases of possible animal products and tell them none of it. Eggs, butter, whatever else! Now, on to the actual food. For $6, it is what it is, but it was pretty sad, to be honest. Mainly bread, there was no joke, 3 pieces of carrot shreds. Three. You could actually count them out. Everything about it was pretty bland. I will definitely be skipping this place.
GeeZee
Beautiful Buddhist temple. Inexpensive. Super friendly. Super tasty vegan food. 🙏💚
Django Boletus
This place is an ABSOLUTE TREASURE!! The banh mi is some of the tastiest I’ve ever had at the best price I’ve ever seen. Phuoc, the nun who runs the cart, speaks very little english but is the sweetest person in the world. She takes her time making each dish one by one and while you’re waiting you can sit or walk around the beautiful temple that the cart is connected to. Whether you’re vegan or not, I highly recommend making this spot a regular visit!!
Wow, don’t you love unexpected gems you stumble upon? Hit up the grocery outlet on 121st & Division and typed in vegan near me. I found the best vegan bann mi I’ve had in Portland! Vietnamese iced coffee with coconut milk, tofu spring rolls, and a fried tofu bang mi for $15.58. Sweetest person working and a very cool location! Give them some love!!!
This place is great. I think it’s all vegan except for possibly having condensed milk as an option for coffee. It’s in a Buddhist temple with a pretty courtyard. The food is tasty and portions are generous. For $30, which included a 20% tip, two of us ate and still had leftovers.
This location supports a small Vietnamese Buddhist Temple with only two monks. As far as I know it is all vegan including the bread and the food is also sensitive (Allium) free. Some of the condiments are not but the food is. I think the food is very good. Updated from previous review on 2025-08-24
I use to eat here all the time when it was at their old location, I was honestly so sad when they closed. I moved onto Van Hahn which I also love. Well this place has reopened and I hate to say it, but it’s even better than Van Hahn. Owner is soooo nice. Food is fresh and hot! sometimes these types of sandwiches use a crusty bread that cuts the mouth, this one was super soft and perfect. I got the B2 (shredded pork sandwhich) and tofu salad rolls. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ the salad rolls were incredibly flavorful even without the peanut sauce. While this is a food cart, they have a nice indoor seating area. Updated from previous review on 2025-07-09
This place is fully vegan and we ate like kings for very little money Updated from previous review on 2025-07-06
Super cute spot and just yummy good priced banh mi's. Cannot recommend enough. This is a gem that reminds me of the pre COVID, pre everything being way expensive and skimpy era for take out. Updated from previous review on 2025-07-03
Located next to a Buddhist temple this small cart is connected to a covered space. The grounds are peaceful with interesting plants and statues. The guy working In the cart was very friendly. I ordered the #5 which was delicious and a great value at $6. He showed me the vegan mayo they now use. The oolong tea was refreshing. I asked if the menu was all vegan and it was confirmed but I would double check since there is a bit of a language barrier and I noticed some of the free candies had milk. I would also check if the egg roll is vegan or not before ordering. It would also be cool to see some vegan dessert options like Bánh cam. Would definitely recommend checking this place out! Updated from previous review on 2025-06-21
I stopped in here with a friend yesterday and was so impressed! The man in the cart was extremely friendly, and even gave us free oolong tea and a savory sticky-rice appetizer wrapped in a banana leaf (I think!) The banh mi I ordered was huge for $6! He also gave me a sample of their delicious vegan ham, which he said is made fresh daily on-site. He confirmed to me that the cart is now all vegan, and even showed me the industrial-sized jar of vegan mayo he was using. He also had been closed for the previous three days because he was setting up/remodeling the lovely covered seating area. The entire experience was wonderful, and I highly recommend this place! Updated from previous review on 2025-06-20
Vegetarian food cart selling Vietnamese food. Menu shows photos of each dish such as stir fries and sandwiches with tofu and mock meats, many of which are vegan. The mayonnaise is VEGAN. Hello Van Nien Vegan Food: 2525 SE 118TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR, 97266 Open: Mon&Sun: 11:00am - 04:00pm. Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00am - 08:00pm.
They have zero understanding of the word vegan and advertise they are completely vegan but confirmed use eggs. Their mayo is egg based. Really unfortunate as I’ve eaten here multiple times with my husband. To get food here it is a huge hassle as well. Not worth it even though it is very cheap. Updated from previous review on 2024-12-31
Restaurantji Recommends
Good food once upon a time
These days they are never open tho
Update your hours
Before I explain, note that the mayo is NOT vegan! I walked up to the cart being closed up, despite online saying they were open. I decided to just stay and study the menu, and eventually, a woman came over and said only #1 or #4. I said 4 and asked if it was vegan. She said yes, vegan, yes yes. I said okay. I then asked again, if she was sure? Again, yes, yes, vegan. Then, a chef came over, and I stopped them and asked that it is indeed vegan. They said yes. Then a guy came over to ask me a question, and I told him I just wanted to make sure it's vegan. He says yes, everything vegan. I said okay because I was mainly concerned about the mayo. He then says oh the mayo is egg. I said what? I said vegan and was told it's vegan. He says no, it has egg, so I don't want egg? I said no, vegan. No egg. He then told the chef no mayo. Wow! So yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if they sealed the egg rolls with actual egg as well. I've encountered this exact scenario elsewhere too with saying it's fine cuz it's just egg. *face palm. Despite the giant banner outside that says vegan and everyone there saying it's vegan, just make sure you cover all your bases of possible animal products and tell them none of it. Eggs, butter, whatever else! Now, on to the actual food. For $6, it is what it is, but it was pretty sad, to be honest. Mainly bread, there was no joke, 3 pieces of carrot shreds. Three. You could actually count them out. Everything about it was pretty bland. I will definitely be skipping this place.
Beautiful Buddhist temple. Inexpensive. Super friendly. Super tasty vegan food. 🙏💚
This place is an ABSOLUTE TREASURE!! The banh mi is some of the tastiest I’ve ever had at the best price I’ve ever seen. Phuoc, the nun who runs the cart, speaks very little english but is the sweetest person in the world. She takes her time making each dish one by one and while you’re waiting you can sit or walk around the beautiful temple that the cart is connected to. Whether you’re vegan or not, I highly recommend making this spot a regular visit!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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